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The influx of consumers partaking in international travel has increased demand for products like the 'MonPère' travel pillow to offer enhanced comfort when hitting the proverbial road.  The 'MonPère' works by incorporating a completely malleable design that is achieved thanks to silicone, while the hand-inspired aesthetic keeps a strong grip on your head. Suitable for both kids and adults, the 'MonPère' travel pillow accommodates virtually any sleeping or resting position that you prefer to keep you in the optimal position at all times. This will come as welcome news to those who want to arrive relaxed and refreshed at their destination rather than losing an entire day due to travel fatigue and jet lag. The pillow contours to your body perfectly to ensure you can reach a deeper level of sleep .

The Steam Engine Kicked Things OFF The Steam Engine Kicked Things OffThe steam engine was, undoubtedly, the most important innovation in automobile engineering. Although originally developed to pump water out of mines, improvements over time would drastically shrink the size of the technology. The first reliable engine was developed by in 1775 but this was, in turn, refinement of the earlier Newcomen Engine. Steam engines would initially lead to the development of locomotives and ship propulsion but would later be refined for use in early cars in the late 1800's to early 1900's. The steam car became popular at this time, especially as roads improved. Fuel was relatively cheap as well. The fate of the steam engined car was sealed when Henry Ford fully developed his mass production process. Electrical starters for internal combustion engines also removed the need for hand crank engine starting but internal combustion engine driven cars would ultimately win out as they were  ...

Vein Identification This latest technology invention is a biometric identification and security device known as PalmSecure. It works by identifying the vein pattern in the palms of our hands. Similar to our fingerprints, vein patterns are unique to each individual. The pur V ported advantages of this technology is that it is less expensive, easier to manage, and is more reliable than traditional methods of identification. Source: fujitsu.com

Transparent Smartphones Inventors, Jung Won Seo, Jae-Woo Park, Keong Su Lin, Ji-Hwan Yang and Sang Jung Kang, who are scientists at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, have created the world's first transparent computer chip. The chip, known as (TRRAM) or transparent resistive random access memory, is similar to existing chips known as (CMOS) or metal-oxide semiconductor memory, which we use in The difference is that TRRAM is completely clear and transparent. What is the benefit of having transparency? "It is a new milestone of transparent electronic systems," says Jung Won Seo. "By integrating TRRAM with other transparent electronic components, we can create a total see-through embedded electronic systems." The technology could enable the windows or mirrors in your home to be used as computer monitors and television screens. This technology is expected to be available within 3 to 4 years.

3-D print electronics and cells printed directly on skin In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand for the first time. The technology could be used by soldiers on the battlefield to print temporary sensors on their bodies to detect chemical or biological agents or solar cells to charge essential electronics. Researchers also successfully printed biological cells on the skin wound of a mouse. The technique could lead to new medical treatments for wound healing and direct printing of grafts for skin disorders. The research study was published today on the inside back cover of the academic journal Advanced Materials. "We are excited about the potential of this new 3D-printing technology using a portable, lightweight printer costing less than $400," said Michael McAlpine, the study's lead author and the University of Minnesota Benjamin Mayhugh Associate Profes...